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Trailer training and safe towing survey

The DVSA are asking for views on towing and trailer safety and have launched a new survey at Trailer training and safe towing survey (smartsurvey.co.uk). The survey is being carried out to help DVSA communicate effectively with drivers who are new to towing, and those who already have towing experience. Workshops and dealerships may wish to...

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New government departments – mission statements and policy priorities

As part of the recent changes announced in government departments, Number 10 has published an overview with mission statements and policy priorities for the four new departments.  A summary is provided below: Department for Business and Trade – Secretary of State Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP (Saffron Walden) “Brings together business expertise and world-class trade...

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Cabinet reshuffle and new government departments

Rishi Sunak PM has today announced a cabinet reshuffle with new Secretaries of State appointments as follows: Kemi Badenoch becomes Sectretary of State for Business and Trade Lucy Frazer is Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (previously Minister for Housing and Planning at DLUHC) Michelle Donelan becomes Secretary of State for Science, Innovation...

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DVLA industrial action on 1st Feb

Industrial action on Wednesday 1 February is likely to result in delays in getting through to DVLA’s contact centre. They have suggested people should avoid trying to contact them on this date if possible. Their online services will be available and working normally. For information and to access DVLA services, go to www.gov.uk/browse/driving.

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Details of government’s new plan for smart electric vehicle charging revealed

The government’s new plan sets out steps to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle (EV) charging, including allowing motorists to power their homes using the electricity stored in their electric vehicle electric vehicle drivers could save hundreds of pounds each year while cutting emissions by smarter charging of their electric vehicles billpayers without electric...

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Government announces new energy support scheme for businesses

The Government has announced a new energy support scheme for businesses, effective from the 1 April when the current support scheme ends.  Full details are available in the Government announcement. The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James Cartlidge said that “the Government had already provided a £18bn package of support for non-domestic users, which he...

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Major boost for tourism in North East

DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) has announced that the North East has been selected as the location of a major tourism project to attract more investment, welcome more events, support business growth, create new jobs, and boost domestic and international tourist numbers. The NewcastleGateshead initiative in the North East has been chosen to lead a pilot...

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Prices rise to 41-year high

16 November 2022          The latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) on how fast prices are rising has been released. Inflation reached a 41-year high, with price rises of 11.1% in the year to October 2022. It is up on the 10.1% figure recorded in September, with energy bills being the main factor...

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FCA publishes new Consumer Duty rules

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) previously announced that they are introducing a new Consumer Duty to set higher standards and enhance consumer protection across financial services. The FCA has now set out the new rules firms will need to follow by 31 July 2023. It is a business’s responsibility to comply with these rules and...